Sermon Notes - Genesis 49:29-50:26 - The End of the Beginning Main Point: God will sustain us through everything, even life and death, to the end. 1. The End of Jacob (49:29-50:14) 2. The End of Joseph (50:15-26) -Acknowledge God's Role -Accept God's Perspective -Apply God's Love 3. The End of Genesis…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 49:1-28 - Salvation and Blessings Main Point: God's salvation and blessings are sure in his Messiah - the Lion of Judah. 1. The Future of the Other Brothers 2. The Salvation from Judah -Authority -Might -Rule -Prosperity -Christ 3. The Blessings of JosephPastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 46-47 - Israel in Egypt...For Now Main Point: We are to trust God every step of the way, even when we don't see the fruit of that trust, because God has always been and will always be faithful to us. 1. Israel's Blessed Journey (46:1-7) 2. Israel's Awaited Genealogy (46:8-27) 3. Israel's Joyful Reunion (46:28-30) 4. Israel's …

Sermon Notes - Genesis 44 - True Repentance at Last Main Point: True repentance means acknowledging our sin and then turning from it and towards God. -Joseph's Test (v. 1-17) -Excursion: A Question Dodged 1. 3:13 - Shifting the Blame 2. 4:10 - Complaining 3. 12:18 - Leaving 4. 20:9 - Rationalizing 5. 26:10 - Silence 6. 29:25 - Making Excuses 7. 31:…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 43 - Mercy Overcomes Jealousy Main Point: The jealousy in our hearts can only be overcome by the mercy of God. 1. The Mercy Jacob Prays For (v. 1-15) 2. The Mercy the Steward Recognizes (v. 16-25) 3. The Mercy Joseph Displays (v. 26-34)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 42 - Awakening Our Consciences Main Point: God awakening our consciences to our guilt is a blessing, even if it is painful. 1. Trouble in Canaan (v. 1-5) 2. Testing in Egypt (v. 6-25) 3. Tension in Canaan (v. 26-38)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 41 - God is Sovereign Over Everything Main Point: Our sovereign God directs everything for our good and his glory. 1. God Directs the Timing (1-13) 2. God Directs the Details (14-36) 3. God Directs the Good (37-52) 4. God Directs the Bad (53-57)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 40 - Not Forgotten Main Point: God never forgets us, so we are to remember him in all we do. 1. The Structure of the Passage -A. The Meeting (1-4) -B. The Inquiry (5-8) -C. The First Dream Interpretation (9-13) -D. Joseph's Request (14-15) -C. The Second Dream Interpretation (16-19) -B. The Fulfillment (20-22) -A. The Forgett…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 38 - Grace in Unexpected Places Main Point: God's grace overcomes all our sin and leads to our salvation. 1. Fall to Sin -Judah (1-5) -Tamar (6-11) -Judah and Tamar (12-23) 2. Rise to Salvation -Judah and Tamar (24-26) -The People of God (27-30)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 37 - The Providence of God Main Point: God's providence cannot be stopped; therefore we are to be faithful to him in everything. 1. The Favorite Son (2-11) 2. The Obedient Son (12-17) 3. The Sinful Sons (18-28) 4. The Deceitful Sons (29-35) 5. The Living Son (36)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Pastor David Bickell

Sermon Notes - Psalm 27 - The Beauty of the Lord Main Point: The beauty of the Lord deserves all our praise and dispels all our fear. 1. David's Situation 2. David's Hope -Gaze -Beauty -Worship 3. Our HopePastor Bryan Arnett

Pastor Tim Girdler

Sermon Notes - Psalm 99 - The Divine Authority of Our Holy God Main Point: Let us worship the Lord, for he is holy. 1. Our Holy God Reigns (1-3) 2. Our Holy God is Just (4-5) 3. Our Holy God Comes to Us (6-9)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Jesus died for you (verse 1) -brokenness -God's design -Sin -Jesus -Turn and trust -Recover God's design Live for God: Wholeheartedly (verse 1) Live for God: Not for the world (verse 2) Live for God: His way (verse 2)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Matthew 6:19-24 - Serve God, Not Money Main Point: You will serve either God or money - choose God every time. 1. Why serve money when it won't last? (19-21) 2. Why serve money when it pollutes your heart? (22-23) -Time -Talents -Treasure 3. Why serve money when you can serve God? (24)…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 36:1-37:1 - All Scripture is God-Breathed Main Point: Because all of God's word is inspired, we can stand firm on his promises. 1. The Doctrine of Scripture: -1st List: -Revelation -Inspiration -Inerrancy -2nd List: -Sufficiency -Clarity -Authority -Necessity 2. God Has Fulfilled His Promises to Esau (36:1-43) 3. God Will Ful…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 35 - Faithful to the End Main Point: Because God is faithful to the end to us, we are to be faithful to the end to him. 1. God calls us to be faithful to him alone (1-4) 2. God brings his people safely home (5-7) 3. God remembers the "little" people (8) 4. God's plan of salvation will not fail (9-15) 5. God provides for us in…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 34 - The Damaging Effects of Sin Main Point: When faced with evil, we are not to respond with fear or fury, but with full trust that God will make all things right. 1. The Damaging Effects of Lust (1-4) 2. The Damaging Effects of Deceit (5-24) 3. The Damaging Effects of Violence (25-31) When faced with evil, we are not to res…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 33 - Grace-Filled Reconciliation Main Point: Reconciliation is to mark those who have received God's grace. 1. Jacob and Esau Come Together (1-11) -Jacob's Humiliation Before Esau (1-3) -Esau's Acceptance of Jacob (4-7) -Jacob and Esau's Reconciliation (8-11) 2. Jacob and Esau Separate (12-20) -Jacob Rebuffs Esau's Requests (…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 32 - Wrestlemania Main Point: God allows us to wrestle in life, even with him, for our good and his glory. 1. Jacob Wrestles With Fear (1-21) -Jacob is assured of God's presence (1-2) -Jacob is afraid of Esau's arrival (3-8) -Jacob prays for God's deliverance (9-12) -Jacob prepares for Esau's arrival (13-21) 2. Jacob Wrestles…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 31 - God Brings Jacob Home Main Point: God protects his people and always brings them home. 1. Jacob's Obedient Departure (1-21) 2. Laban's Selfish Anger (22-35) 3. Jacob's Righteous Anger (36-42) 4. Laban's Defeated Departure (43-55)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 30:25-43 - God's Unstoppable Blessings Main Point: God works through human efforts to accomplish his will and administer his blessings. 1. God's Blessings Discussed (25-34) 2. God's Blessings Displayed (36-43) -Superstitious Traditions -Wise Practices -Trust in GodPastor Bryan Arnett

Main Point: God blesses according to his sovereign plan. 1. God blesses the downcast (29:31-35) 2. God blesses the desperate (30:1-21) -Surrogates (30:3-13) -Supplements (30:14-21) 2. God blesses the desperate (30:1-21) 3. God blesses the dependent (30:22-24)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 - Hannah's Prayers Main Point: We can always take our problems to God in prayer. 1. Problem: Hannah's Suffering (1:1-8) 2. Prayer: Hannah's Solution (1:9-28) 3. Providence: Hannah's Savior (2:1-10)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - John 17:1-26 - The High Priestly Prayer Main Point: Jesus' prayer reveals the triune God's plan of salvation for his people. 1. Jesus prays that he be glorified (1-5) 2. Jesus prays that his apostles be fortified (6-19) 3. Jesus prays that his church be unified (20-26)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Pastor Tim Girdler

Pastor Tim Girdler

Main Point: We can have a relationship with God because he comes to us. God’s Revelation (10-15) The Setting (10-11) The Vision (12-13a) The Promise (13b-15) Jacob’s Response (16-22) At Midnight (16-17) At Morning (18-22)Pastor Bryan Arnett

1. Esau's Disobedient Marriages (26:34-35) 2. Isaac and the "Son of Blessing" (27:1-4) 3. Rebekah Sends Jacob Forward (27:5-17) 4.Jacob Receives the Blessing (27:18-29) 4. Esau Receives the "Blessing" (27:30-40) 3. Rebekah Sends Jacob Away (27:41-45) 2. Isaac and the Son of Blessing (27:46-28:5) 1. Esau's Obedient Marriage (28:6-9)…

Main Point: Because God is always faithful to his promises, we are to prioritize the spiritual things of life. 1. Leaving Ishmael (v. 12-18) 2. Following Isaac (v. 19-26) 3. Meeting Jacob & Esau (v. 27-34) -Avoid Spiritual Short-Sightedness -Avoid Spiritual Utilitarianism -Pursue the Better Brother: Jesus…

Sermon Notes - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - Identity Main Point: The identity we all desire is found in Christ alone. -Paul's Identity - An Ambassador for Christ -Our Culture's Identity - Expressive Individualism -The Transgender Moment -What It Is -Why It Falls Short -How We Should Respond to It -Sincerely -Clearly -Comprehensively -Our New Identity - …

Sermon Notes - Jeremiah 1:5 - Sanctity of Life Main Point: God is sovereign over every aspect of our lives and gives our lives worth. 1. God Knows -You are not an accident -You are valuable -You are wanted 2. God Forms -The unborn -The elderly -The foreigner 3. God Consecrates 4. God AppointsPastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Matthew 13:1-23 - Deconstruction Main Point: The good news of Jesus Christ is the only hope for every person. 1. Acknowledge the Reality of Deconstruction 2. Understand the Reasons for Deconstruction -Abuse -Hurt -Politics -Isolation 3. Hope in the Face of Deconstruction -Hope for the Church -Hope for the Deconstructing -Hope for Eve…

Sermon Notes - Acts 17:16-34 - Evangelism Main Point: Only the gospel can enter, challenge, and fulfill every person's story. 1. Studying the Message 2. Applying the Methods A. Intentionality -Enter -Challenge -Fulfill B. Community C. HospitalityPastor Bryan Arnett

sermon notes Title 1 Peter 3:13–22 “Honor Christ the Lord as Holy ” Main Point Since Jesus Christ is the exalted king of creation, we should honor him with our lives and hope in him in all circumstances Sermon Points Honor Christ by being zealous for good works Honor Christ by enduring suffering Honor Christ by being like him Honor Christ by puttin…

Sermon Notes - Luke 2:1-14 - The Revelation of God's Glory Main Point: Jesus' humble birth reveals God's great glory 1. The Sovereign Plan (1-5) 2. The Humble Birth (6-7) 3. The Glorious Announcement (8-14)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Luke 1:26-38 - Responding to the Gospel Main Point: Let us respond to the gospel with sobriety, sincerity, and surrender. Part I - The Message: God's Gracious Favor (26-28) Part I - The Response: Sobriety (29) Part II - The Message: God's Glorious Announcement (30-33) Part II - The Response: Sincerity (34) Part III - The Message: God…

Hope is our assurance that God will finish all He has started. Hope is our confidence that He will do all He has promised. All the promises of God are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He is our hope, today and forever!Pastor Tim Girdler

Pastor Tim Girdler

Sermon Notes - Church Structure: The Congregation Main Point: Because the congregation has heaven's authority on earth, we must hold one another accountable in the church. 1. Authority: The Keys of the Kingdom 2. Accountability: Meaningful Membership 3. Application: Formative and Corrective Discipline…

Sermon Notes - Church Structure: Elders Main Point: God gives us elders as shepherds for his church. 1. What Elders Do -Shepherding as Authority -Shepherding as Teaching -Shepherding as Sheepdogs 2. Who Elders Are -Men -Qualified Men -A Plurality of Qualified Men 3. Why Elders Matter -We are Called to Submit to Elders -Elders are for Our Good -Elde…

Sermon Notes - Church Structure: Deacons Main Point: God gives us deacons as lead servants in his church. 1. What Deacons Do 2. Who Deacons Are 3. Why Deacons MatterPastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 23 - Hope In the Face of Death Main Point: God's promises remain true, even after death. 1. Sarah's Death (1-2) 2. Abraham's Negotiation (3-18) 3. Sarah's Burial (19-20)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Text: I Peter 3:1-12 " Instructions In Holy Living" Main Point: How we live with one another will bear witness to the power of the Gospel to change lives. Sermon Points 1. Instructions for Wives 2. Instructions for Husbands 3. Instructions for EveryoneJeremy Dawkins

Sermon Notes - Genesis 22 - The Lord Provides Main Point: Because God has fully provided for us, we are to fully live for him. 1. The Test of Faith (1-2) 2. The Response of Obedience (3-10) 3. The Substitute of the Lamb (11-14) 4. The Confirmation of God's Promises (15-19) 5. The Preparation of Isaac's Future (20-24)…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 21:22-34 - Peace and Blessings Main Point: God's blessings enable us to be agents of peace in the world, as we live by faith. 1. Peace and Blessings (22-24) A. Abimelech's request is based on God's blessings. B. Abimelech's request is needed because of Abraham's checkered past. C. Abimelech's request is marked by lovingkindne…

Sermon Notes - Genesis 21:1-21 - Two Kinds of Laughter Main Point: When God fulfills his promise, we are to respond to it in faith. 1. Isaac's Arrival (1-7) 2. Ishmael's Departure (8-21)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 20 - God is (Still) Faithful to His Promise Main Point: Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful. 1. Intervention (1-7) 2. Confrontation (8-13) 3. Restoration (14-18)Pastor Bryan Arnett

Sermon Notes - Genesis 19 - Divine Judgment Main Point: God's judgment is real - and only an imputed righteousness can save us from it. 1. The Reason for and Announcement of Divine Judgment (v. 1-14) 2. The Execution of and Rescue from Divine Judgment (v. 15-26) 3. The Faithfulness of God in the Midst of Divine Judgment (v. 27-29) 4. The Continued …